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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,061.85, 792,139.34 and 148,985.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,061.85, 792,139.34 and 148,985.90 is: 223,491.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,061.85 : 792,139.34 = 148,985.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,061.85/792,139.34 = 148,985.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,061.85x = 792,139.34 × 148,985.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,061.85x = 118,017,592,495.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,017,592,495.31/528,061.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,491.99

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